Asian tsunami - US delivered 88% of aid pledged; Australia only delivered 45%

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

So welshing on pledges is ok in your book?

clearly

[spookyturtle 9,466]

clearly

So shallow, don't you think?

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

So shallow, don't you think?

so shallow. so australian.

[spookyturtle 9,466]

so shallow. so australian.

It appears that they only think of themselves.

[Ali G. 37]

Reported.

Report what? Why would that offend you?

Edited January 28, 2010 by Booyah

[spookyturtle 9,466]

Report what? Why would that offend you?

Keep editing. You're not fast enough.

[Ali G. 37]

Keep editing. You're not fast enough.

What's to edit? The comment was generally speaking. Or are you saying you fall in this category?

[spookyturtle 9,466]

What's to edit? The comment was generally speaking. Or are you saying you fall in this category?

Think before you post.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

It is unacceptable to insult VJ members' family as well as to insult VJ members. Offending posts and posts quoting same have been removed.

Edited January 28, 2010 by Kathryn41

[Marzy 1]

Why people care how others use their money?

[scandal 951]

Why people care how others use their money?

Why do mods care what the OT regulars say about each other?

[FortLaudy 10]

so shallow. so australian.

yes, they must all be hollow and shallow republicans, right?

My take on this: I don't think it's right to lie about anything, I'm all for the truth. But the truth of the matter is that some countries really don't want to donate anything, you call it selfish, shallow etc. not true. Most of the people in that country have travelled to the places the Robin Hoods of the world want them to donate to, they have a better understanding of the people and the culture they're dealing with and have decided that it's best not to donate because it will make No diffference, but far worse probably only worsen those peoples lives down the line. So they bow down to peer pressure and say they will donate X amount to keep the Robin Hoods of the world STFU'd but then they donate diddly squat, they know that money will be far better put to use down under than anywhere else, rightly so in my opinion.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

But the truth of the matter is that some countries really don't want to donate anything ...

This thread is about countries who pledge (i.e. talk) but don't deliver. Do try to not turn every thread into a monologue on your pet beliefs.

[FortLaudy 10]

This thread is about countries who pledge (i.e. talk) but don't deliver. Do try to not turn every thread into a monologue on your pet beliefs.

They lie, you're right. But look at the bigger picture, it's intentional. So many other western countries do the exact same thing.